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Wednesday, 14 May 2008
REPORTS OF ANOTHER CYCLONE IN BURMA

The United Nations is reporting that another cyclone is forming over the already devastated Burma.
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008
CHINA RESCUE

As the death toll continues to rise in China, the authorities there are being praised for the way they're handling the earthquake relief effort.
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Wednesday, 14 May 2008
TEENAGER STILL BEING HELD OVER BAKERY STABBING

Police are still holding a 19-year old on suspicion of murdering Jimmy Mizen in south east London.
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STOP AND SEARCH TO CUT KNIFE CRIME ( More )

QUEEN'S SPEECH ( More )

US ELECTION ( More )

FINANCE WORRIES IN WALES ( More )

Meet the Newsteam...

Emma Thomas - News Editor

Age 33 ~ born in Haverfordwest raised in Swansea ~ mum of two ~ studied at the University of Wales College of Cardiff. Worked within radio for 12 years ~ started career at Swansea Sound ~ did degree and post grad studies then started freelancing for BBC Wales ~ Red Dragon FM and Swansea Sound. First full time job was at Swansea Sound and Swansea Sound ~ moved on to become senior journalist at Red Dragon FM ~ was Late Editor at Real Radio ~ then returned to Swansea as News Editor for Swansea Sound, Swansea Sound and Valleys Radio in 2001.

Email - emma.thomas@swanseasound.co.uk

Caroline Allen

Caroline joined the team in October 2006. She gained a Masters in Broadcast Journalism from University College Falmouth and has got an English degree from Manchester Metropolitan University.
Originally from Cardiff - Caroline has freelanced for Real Radio, Sovereign Radio and Key 103.
Since coming to The Wave/Swansea Sound Caroline has covered the DVLA letter bomb story and met with ex Prime Minister Tony Blair aswell as doing many interviews with Wales' First Minister Rhodri Morgan.

Email - caroline.allen@thewave.co.uk

Lexy Blackwell

Lexy joined the team in January 2007. She has a Biology degree from Bristol University and a Masters degree in Broadcast Journalism from University College Falmouth.

Originally from Bristol - Lexy has worked at Arrow fm, Bath fm, Ivel fm, and Xfm. As well as reporting for Channel five news and HTV soccer night.

Since joining the Wave she's covered stories including Wales' Rugby world cup bid, followed South Wales murder trials and interviewed top ministers like Peter Hain and Rhodri Morgan.

Email - lexy.blackwell@thewave.co.uk